Course Descriptions

NOTE: Not more than 10 semester hours of credit may be earned from the following courses: MTH 101, 105, 109, 110, and 111. Credit will not be given for MTH 101, 105, or 109 to students with credit for MTH 112 or 115. Credit will not be given for MTH 101, 105, 109, 110, 112, or 115 to students with credit for MTH 119 or MTH 121. Credit will not be given for both MTH 116 and MTH 122. Students majoring in departments of the colleges of business administration and engineering and technology are advised to check college requirements for additional restrictions and limitations.

MTH 109 - College Algebra(3 hours)For students who need to strengthen their algebra skills: factoring polynomials; solving quadratic and other equations; exponents, logarithms, and graphing. Prerequisite: The sum of the mathematics ACT score and the mathematics placement exam score is at least 35.

MTH 112 - Precalculus(4 hours)For students needing further background in mathematics before enrolling in calculus (especially MTH 121). Thorough study of algebraic, transcendental, and trigonometric functions; emphasis on graphing and use of algebra. Prerequisite: The sum of the mathematics ACT score and the mathematics placement exam score is at least 45.

MTH 115 - Brief Calculus With Applications I(4 hours)Gen. Ed. MADifferential and integral calculus with emphasis on understanding through graphs. Topics in analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, antiderivatives, definite integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions, and partial derivatives. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MTH 109 or 112; or the sum of the mathematics ACT score and the mathematics placement exam score is at least 45.

MTH 190 - Topics in Mathematics for Middle School Teachers(3 hours)Topics for middle school math teachers which may vary each time course is offered, rotating among: analytic geometry, problem solving,linear programming. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: C or better in calculus, or consent of instructor.

MTH 300 - Topics for Middle School Math Teachers(3 hours)Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered, rotating among geometry, algebra/number theory, and history of mathematics. For middle school teacher certification; does not count toward a math major or math minor. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 9 hours credit. Prerequisite: C or better in calculus or equivalent; or consent of instructor.

MTH 335 - Topics in Actuarial Science(3 hours)Topics may vary each time course is offered, rotating among compound interest, mathematics of life contingencies, and actuarial mathematics. Some topics will coincide with those on actuarial exams. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 9 hours credit. Prerequisite: MTH 207, MTH 223; or consent of instructor.

MTH 371 - History of Mathematics(3 hours)A survey of the historical development of mathematics from antiquity to the twentieth century. Emphasis will be on the interrelations between the various areas of mathematics as well as the mathematical content itself. Prerequisite: MTH 207 and 3 semester hours from courses numbered MTH 301 or above; or consent of instructor.

MTH 406 - Elementary Topology(3 hours)Introduction to rudiments of point set topology. Concepts of compactness, connectedness, and continuity, in context of general topological spaces and metric spaces. Prerequisite: MTH 207, 223; or consent of instructor

MTH 490 - Topics in Mathematics(3 hours)Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MTH 491 - Directed Individual Studies in Mathematics(1-16 hours)Individual work in special areas of mathematics for advanced, qualified undergraduate students. May register for more than 6 hrs. credit only if enrolled in an approved special off campus program. Prerequisite: consent of Department Chair.

MTH 494 - Senior Project in Mathematics I(0 hours)Topics in mathematics selected, studied, and discussed by students under faculty guidance. Each student explores an area of mathematics and selects a topic in which he or she has a particular interest. Prerequisite: Senior standing (junior standing with consent of instructor).

MTH 495 - Senior Project in Mathematics II(3 hours)A selected topic in mathematics is studied by a student under faculty guidance. Each student writes a paper and gives a presentation on his or her topic. Prerequisite: MTH 494; senior standing.